"France and England in North America, Part VI: Montcalm and Wolfe" by Francis Parkman is a historical narrative set in the 1700s, spotlighting the intense clash between France and England for supremacy in North America. This historical account explores how colonial ambitions, intricate war tactics, and significant people, like Generals Montcalm and Wolfe, shaped these monumental struggles. The narrative opens by setting the stage, describing England and France as they positioned themselves for North American control. Political climates in England under George II and the waning strength of France are detailed to illuminate the events leading to war. The early chapters focus on military preparations and minor battles, which all build to the decisive confrontation between Montcalm and Wolfe, where the destiny of Canada is at stake. The author's detailed investigation underscores the importance of this conflict, showing it shaped the future of North America and had lasting consequences for the English colonies.
France and England in North America, Part VI : Montcalm and Wolfe
By Francis Parkman
Two generals lock horns in a pivotal battle for control of a continent, deciding the fate of empires and shaping a new world.
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About the AuthorFrancis Parkman Jr. was an American historian, best known as author of The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life and his monumental seven-volume France and England in North America. These works are still valued as historical sources and as literature. He was also a leading horticulturist, briefly a professor of horticulture at Harvard University and author of several books on the topic. Parkman wrote essays opposed to legal voting for women that continued to circulate long after his death. Parkman was a trustee of the Boston Athenæum from 1858 until his death in 1893.
Francis Parkman Jr. was an American historian, best known as author of The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life and his monumental seven-volume France and England in North America. These works are still valued as historical sources and as literature. He was also a leading horticulturist, briefly a professor of horticulture at Harvard University and author of several books on the topic. Parkman wrote essays opposed to legal voting for women that continued to circulate long after his death. Parkman was a trustee of the Boston Athenæum from 1858 until his death in 1893.
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